Master This Hawaiian Food Bowl Trend for Summer

Get on the bowl bandwagon by building your own poke creation

By Dorothy Hernandez // Photograph by Dan Morgner/Vaughn Images

Published: May 19, 2017

Whether it’s acai, whole grain, or even smoothie bowls, food in a rounded vessel is a big deal. One of the most popular bowl options on menus around the country is poke, the classic Hawaiian fish salad. While there are a few options around town to get your fix, it’s more fun to D.I.Y.

Follow our road map to bowl bliss. Mix and match different ingredients or try your own combo after you master the basics. You can find fresh sushi-grade fish and Asian ingredients such as ponzu, furikake (Japanese seasoning blend of dried and ground fish, sesame seeds, seaweed, sugar, and salt), and togarashi (spicy chili pepper blend) at local specialty stores such as One World Market in Novi or Noble Fish in Clawson. 168 Asian Mart is also well-stocked market for Asian staples and condiments.

Pick your protein: Traditionally high-quality raw fish like tuna or salmon are the go-tos. Branch out with other seafood such as shrimp, and vegetarians can get into the poke game with tofu. Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, and chilies or check out one of the sauce options.*

Take Out

Don’t want to make your own? Check out these local spots for poke bowls.

Yuzu Sushi: Home of the sushi burrito, this Royal Oak spot also dishes up poke bowls with lettuce as the base, then served with a scoop of seasoned rice and your choice of poke style (Hawaiian, spicy, and wasabi), and finally garnished with pickled ginger and sliced radish. 32832 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak; 248-556-5444. yuzusushico.com